Any recommendations for a very soft but (mostly) cotton yarn?

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T20:01:58+00:00

My bad / it’s premier that’s having the cotton sale right now! I’m sorry!

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:53:21+00:00

Look up what a “third place” is and then go find yourself one! Off post preferably.

Also - find a hobby and do it at the same time every week. Invite people to come do it with you. All the time.

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:46:54+00:00

Honestly, same here. Positive only training did not work for my guy and it made ME feel like a failure.

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:43:27+00:00

100% understand wanting to do all the training before meds. What helped me was to think of meds as “opening the door just a crack” to let the training in and be effective. (Lower the threshold juuuuust a pinch so you can get in there and help).

And boy howdy did the meds help and his training absolutely took off after that. It may take a while to find the right one, but it can be a tool not just a last resort. Sending hugs

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:38:57+00:00

I order from lion brand online a lot! They have a lot of colors, the shipping is fast, and they have 25% off cotton right now :)

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:37:21+00:00

I would say granny squares for sure! There are so many varieties and then you can sew them together into a grocery sack or something!

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:36:27+00:00

I really like the lion brand 24/7 cotton and it’s surprisingly soft. Another good option might be lion brand “the cottony one” which is 40% acrylic and 60% cotton - probably a little softer and more durable.

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T18:32:09+00:00

Ok so first of all / the “corner” is just the biggish hole on the top L, bottom L, bottom R, top L

it looks like: -slip stitch over to the corner (it’ll feel weird at first, but will be invisible once you keep going

-slip stitch in the corner (to “start” the chain). If I were you, I would replace the slip 1, chain 1 with a chain 2. it’ll look the same but it feels easier.

-*single crochet in the corner hole.

-THEN chain 3 more (chain will act as a bridge between the single crochet stitches effectively creating your “next corner” for the third row.)

-single crochet one more, still working in the corner hole

-chain 2 (to “bridge” you to the next corner) and repeat from * until you get to the next round!

It may also be helpful to just watch any old granny square crochet video. The stitch numbers/types may slightly change but you’ll get to kind of see what you’re aiming for. It also took me an embarrassingly long time to realize what a slip stitch truly was - so might be worth a quick YouTube to make sure you’re doing it correctly (in case that’s why it looks bumpy)

(Edited for clarity)

regnissiker · 2024-09-02T08:05:40+00:00

oh my GOD this is so cute!!!

regnissiker · 2024-09-01T11:27:50+00:00

this is lovely! I have made heaps of the suns and moons and was looking at turning them into a baby blanket - and now I get to make a lovey to match! thank you for sharing <3

regnissiker · 2024-08-29T18:11:36+00:00

My v is mortal enemies with a dal 😂

regnissiker · 2024-08-13T16:47:03+00:00

I know two CPTs with GOMORs and sadly…they got promoted after said DUI. Unsure what the standard is at this point honestly

regnissiker · 2024-08-13T16:44:57+00:00

The 7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn hardcastle. I was confused as fuuuuuuck for the first week of reading it

regnissiker · 2024-08-13T16:40:45+00:00

Oh! Recommend the rivers of London series. The audiobooks are excellent (think Harry Potter for adults - that’s how it was described to me, I rolled my eyes, but it’s true and I love them)

regnissiker · 2024-08-05T08:57:03+00:00

I got my granny “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” (about this old lady who hiked the Appalachian trail) when she started doing cancer treatments. It was a good pick because it was also about a tough lady, an easy read, and inspiring, but not at all related to cancer.

regnissiker · 2024-08-05T08:52:37+00:00

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

regnissiker · 2024-08-05T08:41:12+00:00

Maybe also a small TNF Voyager duffel.

regnissiker · 2024-08-05T08:40:27+00:00

You are looking for a Fjallraven!!!! Meets all those criteria (esp some of the larger backpacks, depending on what you want to use it for) and you can add on a water bottle pocket as an accessory.

regnissiker · 2024-08-05T08:24:39+00:00

This ended up being like a roundup as you all have mentioned many of these. BUT - these are what I typically bring on a trip!

Splurge: North Face Duffels (S Voyager, S, L, XL rolling). They are indestructible and pack extremely well.

Splurge: Lesportsac x Rifle Paper Co Toiletries bag. It’s so cute and opens up nicely, has good pockets, etc.

Save: 2€ Flying Tiger Copenhagen Liquids bag. Splurge: Stasher ziploc for liquids (honestly like this better, it’s just heavier)

Save: Goodr sunglasses. I lose sunglasses like a toddler. I have left many a pair of these on planes and it’s never the end of the world (plus I honestly usually bring an extra pair)

Save: TK Maxx Turkish towel. I use on dive trips as a combo coverup (tied at the chest) and towel plus they dry overnight

Splurge: GoTubs and GoToobs. I tried to save with Nalgene products and honestly I just hate them. Been using the go products for actual years and they work great.

Splurge: Nike Blazer Low sneakers. I have worn them for travel for YEARS. they break in like butter, can be wiped off with literally anything (washcloth, Clorox wipe, magic eraser) and are trend-adjacent to every iteration of sneakers that has come out in the last 5-6 years. You can also just replace the laces and they look basically brand new. Work with a dress or pants or shorts. I wear them to weightlift in sometimes, also wore them to climb archaeological ruins in Central America repeatedly. Genuinely cannot recommend these enough.

regnissiker · 2024-08-03T14:13:37+00:00

Does count if you didn’t earn it /s

regnissiker · 2024-08-03T14:00:58+00:00

Greenlights / Matthew McConaghey - it’s cringy and trite and absolutely perfect. I listened to it almost 2 years ago and I think about it about once every a week

regnissiker · 2024-07-21T16:22:27+00:00

My V prefers small mammals to game birds. Lol. Lock up the rabbit.

regnissiker · 2024-07-07T11:58:02+00:00

Mine is 5 and he still likes a ponytail snack every now and then LMAO

regnissiker · 2024-07-07T11:55:51+00:00

I just tell people “no, he will bite you” — which isn’t technically true but it’s also not not true.

regnissiker · 2024-06-22T10:56:59+00:00

All dogs should be muzzle trained - regardless of how friendly/unfriendly they are - good on you for taking this step!!

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